Middle School Social Studies & History Webquests

In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the invention of three media sources:  radio, television, and the Internet as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about each of the topics.    A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuests for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students.  The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.  Also included with this lesson is an editable acrostic puzzle that can be printed for students or completed on the computer (file provided in MS Word which can be opened in Google Docs if you prefer).  It includes two versions of the puzzle for differentiation and an answer key, which is perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.   As a bonus, with this bundle an additional word search puzzle is included that covers all three topics (includes an answer key).

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topics and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well.  This lesson could be used in a history or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included for Each Topic:

• Teacher & Student Resources
• WebQuest Activity (3 print and editable digital files included)
• WebQuest Answer Key (3 answer keys)
• Acrostic Puzzle –two versions for differentiation and an answer key for each
  topic (3 puzzles)
• BONUS PUZZLE:  Word Search Puzzle on all 3 Topics (1 puzzle) with answer key

Approximate Lesson Duration for Each Topic:

• WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
• Acrostic Puzzle – 30 minutes

These lessons are also available individually:

Great Inventions – Radio

Great Inventions – Television

Great Inventions - The Internet

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Primary or Secondary?

This digital activity is an engaging and accessible way for your students to practice and strengthen their ability to distinguish between primary and secondary sources! To take their learning a step farther, they will then dig into source material spanning history to make the activity meaningful!

Students will be tasked with identifying whether a particular source is considered primary or secondary. They will then engage with the source and answer comprehension questions that drive higher thinking skills.

This can be a great activity to leave with a sub, group or independent work, homework, station work, and more!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• 17 sources for students to work with
• 51 questions total
• Answer Key

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos, mistakes, or broken links but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

Do you want to help your students learn about Hispanic heritage? Do you want to create an inclusive classroom environment and support diversity? Then download this editable and no prep Hispanic Heritage Month Activity a Virtual Field Trip Webquest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, culture, people, and more about Hispanics living in our country.

This is all you need to celebrate this month! No background knowledge needed by you or the students!

This research activity is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Also included is a website evaluation checklist to help students answer the few questions that do not contain direct links. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

***Updated September 2024 with new links***

➟A website evaluation form is now included! If any of the links provided are blocked by your school, students can use this form to help them determine if the website they are using is appropriate.

➟How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Hispanic heritage
• Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the game with points!)
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (just a computer!)

➟This resource includes:

• WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions
• Answer Key with live links
• Instructions with several variations
• A website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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Are you looking for an engaging spring activity? Help your students learn about holidays and celebrate diversity with this Spring Holidays Activity to Research Holidays Around the World resource! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history and traditions of numerous holidays and festivals in different countries. From Germany and Mexico to Bulgaria, India, and Persia, this activity is perfect for the day before or after break, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats - and it comes with both an editable and non-editable copy. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about spring holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Day Before or After Winter Break Lesson
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 28-Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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Are you looking for an engaging way to learn about African American history and culture? Are you struggling to motivate your students to learn? Then download this no prep and editable BUNDLE Black History Month Research Activity! Included is a WebQuest of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture and WebQuest of African American Achievements! This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this resource, you'll receive the activities in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource! Please re-download this resource every year to ensure you are receiving the most updated copy.

WebQuest of African American Achievements

Students will learn about some of the achievements of African Americans engaged in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more.

WebQuest of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture

This engaging WebQuest scavenger hunt will take you on an exploration of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. Played individually or in small groups, this WebQuest includes items to find, stories to read, and reflection questions.

Students will explore the museum (either virtually or in person!) to further their understanding of the following:

• Frederick Douglass
• Harriet Tubman
• The Tulsa Race Riot
• Emmett Till
• Emancipation Proclamation
• Buffalo Soldiers
• Significance of August 28
• Black Panthers
• Million Man March
• Little Rock
• Music, sports, and much more!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 2 WebQuests (Print, Digital, and Editable Formats)
• Instructions, Reflection Questions, Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to make learning about winter holidays engaging? Do you want to support diversity, help your students improve their research skills, and be motivated to learn? Then download this Bundle Winter Holidays Around the World Activities a Research WebQuest & Games! Perfect for individuals and teams, your students will learn about a variety of holidays' history and traditions. A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans. From Krampusnacht to Kwanzaa and Christmas to Chaharshanbe Suri, your students will enjoy these activities!

WEBQUEST

With over 25 tidbits of information to find, students will surely finish this activity with more knowledge about the various winter holidays around the world. Some questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers. Reflection questions are included!! This WebQuest comes in both digital and in-person form and can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups.

TRIVIA GAMES

This resource comes with 40+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in their seats or on the floor. A handout of the trivia questions is included.

Holidays Include:

• Chaharshanbe Suri (Iran), Christmas (Global), Dong Zhi, Epiphany (European), Hanukkah (Jewish), Krampusnacht (German), Kwanzaa (African America), Omisoka (Japanese), Pancha Ganapati (India), St Lucia Day (N. Europe), Winter Solstice (Global), & MORE!

➟ Why this resource?

• Fun & interactive way to learn about various global winter holidays/festivals
• Creates an inclusive classroom environment
• Trivia games and WebQuests are motivating and fun!

➟ This resource includes:

• 40+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions (with answers)
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• A handout of questions to be used as quiet seat work
• WebQuest (virtual and in-person formats) with 25+ pieces of info to locate
• Terms of Use

➟ How to use this resource:

• For a classroom activity or party

• For sub plans

• When your students need a 'brain break'

• And more!

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Do you want to engage your students in learning about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Do you want them to be motivated to learn? Do you struggle to find no-prep activities? Then download this Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Activity BUNDLE! Students will learn about AAPI history, people, events, facts, and more! This resource is fully editable!

***Updated in 2024***

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about Asian American and Pacific Islander history and culture! Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, this individual or team-building activity is perfect for the month of May, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about AAPI heritage with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA

These small group or full class activities can be used as engaging openers, sub plans, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. The games can be played while moving around the classroom, sitting in seats, or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Day Before or After Winter Break Lesson
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

This resource includes:

• Multi-part question WebQuest with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go!
• 50+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions & Answer Keys
• Reflection questions
• Handout of trivia questions
• Website evaluation form
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to engage your students in learning about Diwali? Do you want to support diversity in your classroom? Then downland this Bundle Diwali Bulletin Board Set and Reading Comprehension Activity!

DIWALI READING ACTIVITY - allows students to explore the history, facts, legends, traditions, and more of this Indian holiday.

➟ Fully Editable & No Prep!

➟ Easy to differentiate instruction as it comes with 3 levels of reading!

➟ Includes:

• 3 short reading passages (Grades 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12)
• Vocabulary & Cultural References handout
• Comprehension and reflection questions
• !!FULLY EDITABLE!!

BULLETIN BOARD

The mini-posters cover the history, significance, people, and facts along with decorative rangoli (stunning circular designs) and lanterns.

Low prep - just cut and hang! Includes 12 mini-posters (8.5 X 11), 1 poster with rangoli (an Indian decorative art form), and 1 poster of lanterns. Print as many of the rangoli and lantern posters needed to ensure your bulletin board looks festive!

➟Why this resource?

• Demonstrate to your students that you celebrate the diversity in your class/school
• Learn more about a holiday celebrated by over one billion people

➟This resource includes the following mini-posters:

• Happy
• Diwali
• Shubh (Shubh means “Happy”)
• 3 types of lanterns
• 4 types of rangoli
• Brief description of the meaning of the holiday
• Historical reasons as to why this holiday is celebrated
• Definition of the word “Diwali”
• Explanation of holiday -
• Explanation of date - 2 pages (same information, different format)
• Who celebrates this holiday
• Description of the symbolism of the lights
• “Our Bad Thoughts and Desires” pictograph of the thoughts/desires we strive to overcome

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Do you need an engaging activity to support your students in learning about Greek mythology? Are you teaching The Odyssey? If you want to motivate your students, then download this Ancient Greece Bundle Activity WebQuests of Gods and Goddesses!

With this WebQuest, students will research the Titans & Olympians, mythological monsters, modern-day connections, relationships to the solar system, words based on mythology, symbols, reflections, and more! Some research questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers.

➟ There are 2 WebQuests in this bundle:

• Ancient Greece Mythology WebQuest
• The Goddesses of Ancient Greece Mythology WebQuest

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 2 Multi-step Question WebQuests (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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Do you need engaging Halloween and autumn-themed emergency sub plans? Then download this Bundle Emergency Sub Plans Middle School Social Studies and ELA Holidays!

• Halloween, Day of Dead, and Samhain WebQuest: Students will learn about the history, traditions, and customs of Halloween, Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), and Samhain
• Autumn Holidays Around the World WebQuest: Students will learn about the history, traditions, and customs of a variety of autumn holidays around the world, including Diwali, Guy Fawkes Day, Homowo, El Señor de los Milagros, Loy Krathong, Chuseok, Día de los Muertos, and more!
• Monsters Around the World WebQuest: This is all students need to learn about the rakshasa, kongamato, Yule Lads, chupacabra, wendigo, ifrit, and more!

Students will finish these activities with a deeper understanding of the topics. Some research questions will be easily located, while others will require deeper exploration to find the correct answers.

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 3 Multi-step Question WebQuests (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form (to assess the appropriateness of websites as a few of the questions direct students to locate their own website).
• Terms of Use

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Do you want your students to be engaged while learning about women in history? Do you struggle to keep them motivated? Then download this Women's History Month Activity Bundle! Your students will enjoy learning about women with this research WebQuest and three interactive trivia games.

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history of many women - modern and historical - as well as learn about this heritage month. This research activity is perfect for the month of March, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA GAMES

These comprehensive activities allow students to explore women's activism, achievements, speeches, and more! This no prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class.

The trivia games are perfect for the month of March, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟ This resource includes:

• 20 question WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so as students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
• 45 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Reflection questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource (WebQuest)
• Extra handout without answers (Trivia)
• Terms of Use

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about women's history
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very little resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

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Do you want to make learning about winter holidays around the world engaging? Do you want to celebrate diversity and create a festive atmosphere in your classroom? Then download this Bundle Winter Holidays Around the World Activities with Bulletin Board Set! From Krampusnacht to Kwanzaa and Christmas to Chahar Sanbeh Suri, your students will surely learn more about global winter holidays!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history and traditions of 12 winter holidays and festivals in different countries. (See below for the full list.) This research activity is perfect for the day before or after winter break, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

BULLETIN BOARD

The perfect way to celebrate the diversity in your classroom is with this stunning interactive bulletin board featuring 12 different festivals and holidays! From India and Iran to African American and European cultures, students will find at least one holiday that resonates with them. This bulletin board also comes with interactive mini-posters to encourage students to share about their own cultures, customs, and traditions.

➟ No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

➟ This resource contains mini-posters on the following:

• Chaharshanbe Suri (Iranian) - 2 mini-posters
• Christmas (Global) - 2 mini-posters (religious and secular)
• Dong Zhi (Chinese/Asia) - 1 mini-poster
• Epiphany (European) - 1 mini-poster
• Hanukkah (Jewish) - 2 mini-posters
• Krampusnacht (German) - 1 mini-poster
• Kwanzaa (African America) - 2 mini-posters
• Omisoka (Japanese) - 2 mini-posters
• Pancha Ganapati (India) - 2 mini-posters
• St Lucia Day (N. Europe) - 2 mini-posters
• Winter Solstice (Global) - 1 mini-poster
• Interactive Mini-posters - 7 mini-posters
• "Title" poster for your board
• **The same holiday/festival posters in a low-ink format (interactive slides are all low-ink)

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• To make your classroom festive!
• Full Class Activity
• Day Before or After Winter Break Lesson
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

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• WebQuest with reflection questions
• Instructions & Answer Keys
• Live links
• 8.5 X 11-sized posters of 12 global holidays
• Interactive posters
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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Are you looking for spring activities that are engaging and fun? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about traditions and holidays around the world? Then download this Bundle Spring Holidays Around the World Activities!

3 TRIVIA GAMES

These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the customs and traditions in Germany, Bulgaria, India, Persia, and other countries. The games are perfect for the week before or after spring break, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 45+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history and traditions of numerous holidays and festivals in different countries. From Germany and Mexico to Bulgaria, India, Persia, this activity is perfect for the day before or after break, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about spring holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Day Before or After Spring Break Lesson
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ...and more!

This resource includes:

• 45+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions
• Answer Key
• Extra handout without answers
• WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so as students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• Answer Key
• Live links (provided on the last page of the resource)
• Terms of Use

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Winter Holidays Around the World WebQuest

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Do you want to support diversity in our classroom? Do you need an inclusive and engaging activity? Do you struggle to find an appropriate no prep activity? Then downland this Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activity and Mexican Americans Research WebQuests! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, facts and figures, major historical events, society, culture, and more of Hispanics living in the U.S.A. One WebQuest focuses on all Hispanic people and one focuses solely on Mexican-Americans. These WebQuests are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!

You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 2 Multi-step Question WebQuests (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form (to assess the appropriateness of websites as a few of the questions direct students to locate their own website).
• Terms of Use

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Do you need an engaging and fun Halloween activity to help students practice their research skills? Do you struggle to find an activity that keeps students motivated? Then download this BUNDLE Halloween Activity and Monsters Around the World Activity for ELA resource! With the Halloween WebQuest, students will learn about the history and traditions of this holiday. With the Monsters Around the World WebQuest, students will also research and learn about various monsters from every corner of the world. Students will research the rakshasa, kongamato, Yule Lads, chupacabra, wendigo, ifrit, and more! Students will finish this activity with a deeper understanding of this topic. Some research questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers.

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

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• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 2 Multi-step Question WebQuests (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form (to assess the appropriateness of websites as a few of the questions direct students to locate their own website).
• Terms of Use

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Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you struggle to find ways to teach about global cultures? Then download this Bundle Diwali Activity Research WebQuest and Bulletin Board Set! With a research WebQuest and decorative bulletin board, this is all you need to educate your students on Diwali.

WebQuest

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, facts, legends, traditions, and more of this Indian holiday. This WebQuest is perfect for learning about India, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more! You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Bulletin Board

Also called Divali or Deepavali, this brightly colored bulletin board will teach your students about this important Hindu holiday. The posters cover the history, date, significance, meanings, and map along with decorative rangoli (stunning circular designs) and lanterns. Little prep - just cut and hang! Includes 14 mini-posters and 2 posters of rangoli (decorative Indian art form) and lanterns.

➟This resource includes the following mini-posters:

• Happy
• Diwali
• Shubh (Shubh means “Happy”)
• 3 types of lanterns
• 4 types of rangoli
• Brief description of the meaning of the holiday
• Historical reasons as to why this holiday is celebrated
• Definition of the word “Diwali”
• Explanation of holiday -
• Explanation of date - 2 pages (same information, different format)
• Who celebrates this holiday
• Description of the symbolism of the lights
• “Our Bad Thoughts and Desires” pictograph of the thoughts/desires we strive to overcome

➟ Also included:

• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form (to assess the appropriateness of websites as a few of the questions direct students to locate their own website).
• Terms of Use

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WEBQUEST: The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA GAMES: This resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.

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• Multi-step WebQuest/scavenger hunt
• Answer Key
• Live links on last page
• Website evaluation form
• 35+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games.
• A handout of the trivia questions
• Terms of Use

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Are you looking for engaging activities for Cinco de Mayo? Do you want your students to be motivated to learn? Then download this Cinco de Mayo Activity Bundle! Students will learn about Cinco de Mayo, Hispanic culture, and Mexico with this fun and interactive WebQuest Scavenger Hunt and 3 Trivia Games! Easily incorporate into your whole group or team building classroom plans whether in person or virtual learning. Students will learn about this fun holiday's history, facts, food, fun, and more!

WEBQUEST

Some questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to uncover. This WebQuest can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Great for homework, small group activities, sub plans, and virtual learning.

3 TRIVIA GAMES

These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, sub plans, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 30+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Cinco de Mayo
• Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the game with points!)
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (just a computer!)

How you can use this resource:

• This can be completed in one full 45-minute class
• Great for meaningful homework OR extra credit
• Makes for a great sub plan

This resource includes:

• Multi-part question WebQuest/scavenger hunt (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• 30+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Extra handout without answers
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to help your students learn about African Americans? Are you struggling to find engaging and no prep activities? Then download this Black History Month Activity BUNDLE! With a research WebQuest and three trivia games, this is all you need to celebrate this heritage month!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more. This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA GAMES

This engaging no-prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. These games are perfect for the month of February, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟ Most trivia questions have context to help students remember the information:

• As one of the very first boy bands, how many Top 40 hit singles did The Jackson 5 have during their career?
• With the court case Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered schools to become integrated. What year was this case decided?
• And More!

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about African American history, people, and events
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and minimal resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

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• 50+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• WebQuest with complete instructions and answers
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games and answers
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

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• As an activity for an entire class period
• As homework
• For students who finish their work early
• Great for a sub plan!
• On the last day before a break or weekend!

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• Full Class Activity
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• ... and more!

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• 2 Multi-step Question WebQuests (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
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• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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